Category Archives: Field Trips and Research

More Books A-Comin’

I went a touch crazy today on Amazon. I’m not sure how this will work , given my self imposed book hiatus, more on that in a post to follow.

I bought several books recently that kind of tie in with my earlier post on solar projects.  One is on off the grid cabin construction and the other on wind generators.  Here’s a list:

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Solar Projects

I wanted to put out feelers to any who have experience.  I’m looking to start a couple small solar power projects around the home just to get a little more familiar with the comings and goings of things.

I would be really interested in any recommendations you have for small projects.  Almost anything is fair game.  I’m not quite to the level of changing over to a solar hot water heater or anything like that but I want to start somewhere.

If you have any project experience, recommendations, books, or even URLs please let me know.  You can comment here or just email offthegridwego at yahoo.com

Alternative Concepts and Technologies Rain Catchment Workshop

We recently made contact with a company called Alternative Concepts and Technologies located in Orlando. It is run by Terry and Tia Meer who also happen to own an off-grid home of their own on the Econlockhatchee River…

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